Social anxiety disorder involves overwhelming worry and self-consciousness about everyday social situations. The worry can include a fear of being judged by others, or feeling embarrassed in social settings.

Social Anxiety Disorder

Social anxiety disorder, sometimes called social phobia, is an anxiety disorder characterized by an intense, persistent fear and avoidance of social situations. This extreme fear of being judged, humiliated or embarrassed may interfere with everyday activities. Those who suffer from this condition may avoid social situations at all costs or tolerate them with great discomfort.

Everyone feels nervous from time to time. Going on your first date, giving a speech, or feeling shy at a party among a group of strangers. What sets social anxiety disorder apart from everyday nervousness is the severity and persistence of the symptoms. It can be so debilitating that it interferes with work, school and other routine activities.

During social situations, or even before them, patients may experience some of the following symptoms:

A pounding heart

Muscle tension

Excessive sweating

Trembling

Blushing

Confusion

Stomach upset

Nausea

Diarrhea

Difficulty talking

Desire to flee the situation

Summit Research Network participates in research studies for social anxiety disorder. If you would like more information about social anxiety disorder studies, please call us at one of the numbers listed above in the top right corner of the page, or fill out the form to the right and we will contact you.

Social Anxiety Self-Assessment

Take this short survey by selecting "Yes" or "No" after each of the following statements:

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Have an intense fear of situations in which you don't know people

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Have a fear of situations in which you may be judged

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No

Have anxiety about being embarrassed or humiliated

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Fear that others will notice you showing physical signs of anxiety

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No

Don't enjoy social events or being part of a group because of feeling nervous

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No

Get anxious when giving a report or talking to a supervisor

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No

Feel nervous when being the center of attention

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No

Have a fear of using a public restroom or telephone

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No

Get nervous when returning items to a store

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No

Get anxious when making eye contact

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No

Feel nervous when ordering food in a restaurant

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No

Get nervous when writing in front of others

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No

If you selected "Yes" to 3 or more of these statements, you may be suffering from social anxiety disorder. If you would like more information about our studies for social anxiety, please call or fill out the forms below and we will contact you.All information you provide is stored in a secure site, and cannot be released to any third party without your written and signed authorization.

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